Friday, February 12, 2016

Loss


I will likely need to take a small break from writing. 

My Dad finally died last night—right after my last visit.

Thursday, he didn’t recognize me.  The damned disease finally took that, too.


I feel an incredible mixture of relief, pain, grief…and calm.

There is this undercurrent of feeling incredibly old, and in the next moment more like a lost kid.


There is much that needs to be done with my family.  I will be with them.  Mostly.

 But I love this family of readers…



Thank you for understanding.


If I have the time, I will repost a few encounters from the early years of the blog.

15 comments:

  1. Take your time. This is a definite case of family first. We'll be happy when you return, ready to share again.

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  2. So sorry to hear about your dad. I know exactly what you are feeling -- I've been there myself. Condolences to you and your family -- if you think of it, please convey my sympathy to your brother as well.

    Paul, NYC

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  3. So sorry for your loss. I hope you will be comforted by wonderful memories.

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  4. Very saddened by your loss. Love ya lots so no expectations here for reposts unless you need a distraction or a friendly ear. [big community hug]

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  5. Oh my, I m sorry for your loss...hugs

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  6. My deepest condolences, to you and yours.

    Be gentle with yourself and with your family. In grief, things may be said that hurt unintentionally. I've been there. Once upon a time I thought I understood the magnitude of death and loss; then I lost my father and realized I understood nothing. As much as we think we're prepared, this is a time we often find out otherwise.

    I will be holding you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.

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  7. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please take as much time as you need and return to us when the grief lessens.

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  8. So sorry to hear this news. Thinking of you and your family! Sending a big hug to you!

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  9. Condolences on your loss Sir - Jack & Joey

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  10. My deepest condolences. Really sorry for your loss. - Doug

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